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1979 The New Modern layout.
1980s Another interesting development was the building of platform 15 & 16, which was used for commuter traffic.
1980s Multi Unit crossing the High Level Bridge. Gateshead M.P.D is in the background above the trees. GATESHEAD M.P.D
Built Feb 1937 as Kestral. 1963 A4 60026 Miles Beavor in steam. She was withdrawn in December 1965. Tyneside is a large area and was served by five more sheds which were. 52b Heaton 52C Blaydon/Alston 52D Tweedmouth/Almouth, 652E Percy Main, 52F North & South Blyth, 52G Sunderland.
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By the mid sixties some of the diamond crossings were lifted. When the station was electrified, all of the diamond crossings were removed & replaced by a simple track plan as seen left 0pposite. Look at the bays to the right which are now a car park, most of the trains which worked out of there were 3rd rail electric.
1980s Another interesting development was the building of platform 15 & 16, which was used for commuter traffic.
Built May 1938 No 4900 GATESHEAD M.P.D A4 60032 Gannet is withdrawn Oct 1963.
The station pilot J72 68736 .Introduced in 1998 by Worsdell The B.R tradition was to paint her in L.N.E.R apple green. She also carried emblem of the North Eastern & British Railways. Shed 52a Gateshead.
J72 69005 was in fine external appearance in B.R black livery with the 1960s emblem. Shed 52a Gateshead.
Oct 1956. In spanking condition A4 pacific 60022 MALLARD departs south out of Newcastle central. |
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